The best bars & nightlife in Lancaster

Photos of movie stars deck the walls at this historic, no-frills bar, famous for its jukebox.

6245 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Second, spacious location of craft beer bar with plenty on tap & Mexican snacks.

1220 N Spring St (Los Angeles)

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

1021 W Rancho Vista Blvd (Palmdale)

New York's famed spot for creative drinks with a New American menu & a speakeasy vibe.

818 E 3rd St (Los Angeles)

Small, old Hollywood hipster hangout featuring cocktails, dartboards & a jukebox.

1714 Highland Ave (Los Angeles)

A Cuban-themed nightspot with a dress code offering a cigar lounge & burlesque-style salsa acts.

1159 N Western Ave (Los Angeles)

Motorbike-themed bar, eatery & cafe with an industrial vibe & a menu of comfort food.

1580 Industrial St (Los Angeles)

Contemporary rooftop bar (accessible by elevator down a questionable alley) serving Mediterranean small bites and creative cocktails.

617 S Spring St 8th floor (Los Angeles)

Neighborhood cocktail lounge offering beer, wine, and happy hours.

3515 N Eagle Rock Blvd (Los Angeles)

Indy microbrewery & tasting room with a relaxed industrial vibe, BYO food & occasional live music.

42705 8th St W

Dimly-lit sipping spot & music venue with unusual Asian drinks tucked inside Sticky Rice Echo Park .

1801 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Old school snacks along with craft cocktails from the Park's Finest group.

1263 W Temple St (Los Angeles)

Japanese steakhouse featuring teppanyaki, sushi, and cocktails in a casual setting.

1024 E Ave K

Laid-back spot with a large outdoor area offering cocktails and bar food.

4327 W Adams Blvd (Los Angeles)

Chandeliers cast a warm glow at this vintage-chic cocktail bar, plus patio, fireplace & happy hour.

6423 Yucca St (Los Angeles)

Dark & moody, this long-standing hangout offers classic cocktails, plus DJs, burlesque & live bands.

1123 Vine St (Los Angeles)

Rum is the star spirit at this sleek indoor-outdoor bar where an annual membership fee is required.

714 W Olympic Blvd (Los Angeles)

Relaxed local hangout with a lineup of music acts plus events like open-mike & comedy nights.

5456 Del Amo Blvd (Long Beach)

Mixology-focused bar & event venue offering a swanky take on the Old West theme for private events.

1233 Vine St (Los Angeles)

Trendy restaurant and cocktail bar offering tapas from around the world, live music, and karaoke.

750 W Lancaster Blvd

Midcentury vibes greet hotel guests & Hollywood industry types for craft cocktails with snacks.

1800 Argyle Ave (Los Angeles)

This local landmark whips up tropical drinks in a tiny room covered in tikis & Hawaiian decor.

4427 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Historic theater featuring mostly pop & rock bands in a sizable yet intimate art deco space.

3790 Wilshire Blvd (Los Angeles)

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

1325 Rancho Vista Blvd (Palmdale)

Country-themed nightspot with music events, a mechanical bull & a menu of burgers & hot dogs.

3321 South St (Long Beach)

Laid-back spot with a bar serving comfort food and small plates, plus wine, and cocktails.

43953 15th St W

Tabula Rasa Bar pours 20 wines by the glass and backs it up with a 200-bottle list, plus a full food menu that makes lingering dangerously…

5125 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Handsome, low-lit & moody lounge for mixology & cocktails with a focus on whiskey.

1704 Vine St (Los Angeles)

Stylish outdoor steakhouse offering choice cuts, seafood & more with Bowl views. Open seasonally.

2301 Highland Ave (Los Angeles)

Laid-back spot serving up tinned fish, charcuterie, cheese and caviar, plus beer and wine as well as other small plates.

361 S Broadway (Los Angeles)

Hipsters fill up on heaping plates of homestyle comfort grub plus cocktails on the big heated patio.

1760 Hillhurst Ave (Los Angeles)

Neighborhood wine bar with a selection of natural wines, plus pizza, pasta, and other Italian bites.

868 S Olive St (Los Angeles)

Modern Latin fare & house cocktails pair up in stylish, tropical environs with a large bar & patio.

612 E 11th St (Los Angeles)

If your beer-loving friend and your cider-curious self need neutral ground, Alma's Cider & Beer keeps a rotating lineup of hard ciders plus…

904 Virgil Ave (Los Angeles)

Mediterranean dishes include Greek & Italian favorites in a vast stone-walled space with live music.

1311 W Rancho Vista Blvd (Palmdale)

Wines by the glass, or to-go by the bottle, with globally-inspired bites in a candlelit room.

5140 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Lively eatery offering pizza, sandwiches, and other comfort foods with craft beer and a full bar.

1634 N Cahuenga Blvd (Los Angeles)

Family-run trattoria serves Italian comfort food, including handmade pasta, amid modest decor.

5732 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

Quiet, cozy wine bar pairs unique pours with small plates of French bistro fare, plus happy hour.

128 E 6th St (Los Angeles)

Wines by the glass, plus craft beer & light nibbles, draw locals to this cozy, urbane spot.

4628 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Renowned comedy club (part of a chain) opened in 1974 & featuring a roster of shows, plus dining.

8162 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

Well-known comedy club for seasoned & emerging stand-up acts, plus surprise celebrity guests.

8001 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)